I just discovered this quick and easy to make flower paper napkin fold and will be using it a lot this summer! Best of all the design has 3 gorgeous variations! It's from Origami Flowers, Fold Beautiful Paper Bouquets by Kazuo Kobayashi published by Vertical, Inc. of New York. A square, lunch-size paper napkin folds into a pretty flower about 15 x 15cm. The 79 page paperback features 64 floral patterns ranging from easy to difficult and includes 8 tear out sheets of 8 x 10" colored paper. Each design includes easy-to-follow instructional text, diagrams and photos. Scissors are required for most projects, though not this one. Author Kazuo Kobayashi is the director of Origami Kaikan one of the "Six Cultural Treasures" of the Bunkyo Ward in Tokyo. Check out the easy tutorial and get your copy below!
The Joy of Origami Flowers:
Stimulate Your Brain While Having Fun
SEASONAL FLOWERS
SPRING
Cherry Blossom / Dandelion
Cherry Blossom / Dandelion
Standing Tulip
SUMMER
Morning Glory / Iris
Morning Glory / Iris
Sunflower
AUTUMN
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Cosmos
WINTER
Camellia
Camellia
Poinsettia
NEW YEAR
Daffodil
Daffodil
FLOWER GIFTS
Deluxe Rose
Box Rose / Curled Rose
Double Carnation
Carnation
WRAPPINGS
Lily / Bellflower
Stacked Roses
Curled Rose
BROOCHES
Lily Brooch/ Camellia Brooch
Sunflower Brooch
FLOWER CARDS
Snowflake / Maple
Small Morning Glory / Plum Blossom
WALL HANGINGS
Tulip
Hydrangea
Gift Envelope (Rose) / Gift Envelope (Cherry Blossom)
Flower Paper Case
Essay: Wrapping Bouquets
PRACTICAL FLOWERS
Flower Napkin
Lace Flower Case
Leaf Plate
Chopsticks Envelope (Iris / Plum) / Cherry Blossom Chopsticks Rest
Flower Dish (Cherry Blossom)
Flower Dish (Chrysanthemum)
ORIGAMI PAPER
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Tutorial: Origami Flower Paper Napkin
That's so pretty. I can imagine several of those arranged down the center of a long table with (battery operated) tea lights nestled inside.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty I love your choice of colors
ReplyDeleteIt seems so easy and yet when I try it doesn't come out nearly as pretty. I think perhaps origami just isn't the thing for me. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteGreat video you make it look so simple !
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo cool!
ReplyDeleteThis would be so nice when having people over!
ReplyDeletesuch a fun craft!
ReplyDeletemia2009(at)comcast(dot)net
beautiful origami flowers! love to try and make some!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done origami in years, but reading this post is bringing it all back! What pretty patterns! Time to buy some paper and get folding :)
ReplyDeleteNice informative video. I like to do the irises.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful patterns, I would love to make these.
ReplyDeleteyou are very adept at this!
ReplyDeletejan
These would make lovely decorations for a party or on a gift package.
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So pretty and delicate. I love the color.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
This is beautiful I am going to try to make this
ReplyDeleteIt is just so delicate and lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I want to make this one
ReplyDeleteNice color and very pretty .
ReplyDeleteThis looks easy enough
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty patterns! I would love to learn how to make these.
ReplyDeleteso lovely! the video is so helpful to make it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. This looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful napkin fold. I will have to try it.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful napkin!
ReplyDeletemia2009(at)comcast(dot)net
So cute! Looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteThat paper flower is so pretty and delicate. I love the way it looks.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful origami paper flower napkin! 🌹
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